I have a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and the steering wheel shakes when you hit highway speeds (60 mph +).?

Question 1
I have a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and the steering wheel shakes when you hit highway speeds (60 mph +).?...  This does occur 100% of the time, but is NOT continuous. Recntly added two new front tires, with alignment, so its not that. Thoughts?

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1)   Probably your Differential I would take it to your local mechanic and get it checked out.

A differential is just a set of mechanical gears that equalizes the power between the left and right drive wheels. - Sancho

2)   Do you trust the people that put your new tires on? Also the people that aligned your front end? If you do,then maybe the wheel bearings needs checking.They could have worked "loose" or have went bad. - rexd_minuteman

3)   1. Wheel not center on hub (centering rings may help)
2.. Warped rotor
3. Loose front end parts
4. Worn ball joints
5. Worn pitman & Idler arms
6. Worn die rod ends
7. Worn wheel bearings
8. Worn CV joints

Warped rotors can be caused by over torquing the lug nuts or by overheating the brakes. Have your front disc pads inspected and the rotors looked at. If the rotors are indeed warped, replaced the pads and have the rotors turned and trued. It can also be a loose wheel bearing, loose lug nuts, or a problem with the tires. Everything needs to be looked at. When the wheels are replaced make sure they use a torque wrench and torque them to factory specifications. - Michele

4)   even though you have new tires you could still need the tires checked to make sure they are balanced correctly. sometimes the weights put on can be thrown and cause an out of balance issue. if the weight was put on in a hurry it could have been loose enough to come off. also you could have a bad shock thats letting the tire baskatball bounce when you hit freeway speeds and hit imperfections in the roadway. - Malicious

5)   it sounds the wheel balance is no right take the car bake and tell them they have to balance the tires please or the alignment is off a tad it does not matter that they did that it could be wrong trust me i had it happen to me - sha

6)   you need your front wheels balancing - WAYNE C


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Question 2
how much does it cost to get another key made for a Chrysler Sebring?...  its a 2003 model and im 16 i have one key to my car and im wanting to get another one just in case i lose mine and it has a nano chip thing in the key

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1)   If you only have 1 key, you're going to have to go to the dealer or a locksmith for the second key to be programmed. That may run from $25 to over $100, so pick the dealer wisely by calling around. The reason is, the programming requirement is to have 2 keys working before adding a 3rd or more (up to 8).

Best place to get a transponder key is off Ebay. Shouldn't be more than $15/20 ea. - yakdude89

2)   call a local locksmith or dealer ship and yes get another key made just smart no matter what it cost - kelly_f_1999

3)   A duplicate key averages $55 - $65 in this area. Don't bother with ebay keys. Dealers can't program them by company policy and locksmith won't due to liability. Many ebay keys chips are used and therefore locked to the original vehicle they were programmed to. When it won't program, the consumer screams the locksmith/dealer did something wrong and messed up their key. Buy local so you have recourse and support. - Hillbilly Locksmith

4)   Call around to the local dealers (Chrysler or Dodge) and get a price for the key and programming. Some Hi-Tech locksmiths have the euipment to make and program those keys now, so check with them too. The price will probably range from $100 to 200. Good luck. - C-Tech

5)   If its a black headed key it is NOT a transponder key(a key with a chip in it) you can have those made anywhere. If it is a gray headed key then it does a have chip in it and you will have to have ther dealer do it because it has to be programmed to the car, or have a lock smith come out and cut and program the key. I work in the parts dept of a chrysler dealership and we charge $25.00 for the key and $30.00 for programming. - shortmama7j


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Question 3
Why does my 2001 Chrysler T&C 3.8L whine when I accelerate?...  

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1)   You are probably hearing the turbo charger - Zedakiah

2)   With the information given I would say it's a power steering pump If the pitch of the noise raises to match the rpms.it's a pretty common issue with these engines. - John

3)   You probably have a bad pulley bearing on 1 of the items the serp. belt drives. It could be the tensioner, idler, or even the alternator or power steering pump. If you can get a mechanic's stethoscope and listen to each item you will find the offending item before it breaks. Good luck. - C-Tech


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Question 4
power outlet in 2002 sebring doesnt work?...  I purchased a new 12v power outlet for the car but still doesnt work. I use the single out to charge phone and gps. Is there a fuse that may be blown or is it something else more complicated. And if its a fuse where is it

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1)   maybe it does not require the same voltage or you just baught the wrong plug my blackberry charger will not charge my old razor - keRacer

2)   Look in the owners manual. It will show where the fuses are and what they go to. Most likely, it is a blown fuse. - oilfieldclass2002

3)   Check your interior light fuse I kno it sounds strange but Chrysler is famous for attaching there 12 outlets with there interior light fuses. - Ryan M


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Question 5
does a 1990 chrysler imperial have a.b.s. and if so where do i find a sensor pump to replace it ?...  

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1)   Some do but if you dont know why r u wanting to change anything? What problem r u having. I can tell all you need to know. but there is no sensor pump. there r sensors and their is a pump bet they r seperate. email with problem i will help kmp1171@att.net - kmp1171

2)   Some do some dont, all you have to do is look where the master cylinder is, if there is a brake booster then you dont have abs, and no such thing as a sensor pump - rick b

3)   Oh yes they do, Anders. They had multiple problems. In fact Chrysler had to give certain parts a life time warranty because of the problems. The unit itself minus all the external sensors has a life time warranty which includes the brake piston assembly and the piston bore or main brake system. The pump has a life time warranty also. I judge by your question that the pump is running all the time or running too long after you use the brake. This is usually caused by the piston not holding pressure on the back side of the piston which is responsible for the brake assist portion of the system. (you notice it doesn't have a vacuum brake booster). Or the pump. The way it is checked is by installing a special tool with a valve, 2 gages, and a shut off safety switch between the pump and the unit and check the pressures which all Chrysler dealers are suppose to have. With the special tool installed, The technician will turn the key on and see if the pump will pump up tp 180-200 lbs. with the valve open. If not he will turn the valve off and check again. If it does with the valve off then the unit is at fault. If it doesn't then the pump is at fault. Chrysler came out with 2 ABS systems for that year. A Bosch ABS and a Bendix ABS. The Bendix has the life time warranty, not the Bosch. The Bosch gave very little trouble except for an occasional control module going south. - Jackolantern


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